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Rich recapped the major IT meltdown. Cameron in Huntington Beach, CA is having issues with YouTube App on his iPhone. Amazon Prime Day 2024 was a success. John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, joins to talk about the major IT outage. Dawn in Tuscon, AZ has a question about connecting to the USB on her computer. Rich says she needs a USB C to A adapter. Chris in Rancho Cucamonga can’t connect to WiFi Calling on his work’s WiFi network. Redbox is shutting down its DVD kiosks and streaming service. Target is the latest retailer to stop accepting checks. Do you still write them? Leslie in Laguna Beach is having trouble accessing her banking app on her mobile phone. Zac Hall, 9to5Mac Editor-at-Large, joins to talk about iOS 18 Public Beta. Tim in Moorpark is running for President but has an issue with his honey jar labels. Apple has a new HomePod Mini in Midnight color. TinyPod is a way to transform an Apple Watch into a minimalist communication device. Samsung is pausing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments due to a quality control issue. James in Los Angeles is looking for a way to protect his copyrighted photos that he posts online. Rich recommends watermarking with Canva or an app, or uploading to a service like SmugMug that will do it automatically. Also, follow Jefferson Graham at PhotoWalks. Microsoft Designer is a Canva alternative now available for iOS and Android. Debra wonders if she can replace her cable company “landline” with Ooma. Jared Newman of Advisorator joins to talk about his latest cord-cutting guide. College students can get 50% off an HBO Max streaming subscription. Handy website: https://www.siriuserguide.com/ Google shows off new Pixel 9 devices a bit early. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich recaps Samsung Unpacked Paris. Rich talks to media and creators, including Bob O’Donnell, Rebecca Iassaics, Parker Burton, Enobong Etteh and Lance Ulanoff at Samsung Unpacked in Paris to get their take on the announcements Sally is wondering how to deal with roaming in China and getting her apps to work. Mentioned: VPN info, eSIM info. AT&T says a massive data breach got customer call records. Check to see if your account was impacted here. Surfshark has a new service called Alternative Number, which can help protect your real phone number. Dori in Westlake Village is curious if the Samsung Ring can be worn on a toe. oura says no. Mark in Woodland Hills wants a WiFi-based phone line. Mentioned Ooma and MagicJack. The FTC and partners find that apps and websites use a lot of dark patterns to get us to subscribe and give up more personal information than we need to. Microsoft is raising prices for its Xbox Game Pass subscription. Shopping Expert Trae Bodge shares smart tips to maximize this year’s Amazon Prime Day. Mentioned: Yahoo Shopping, Google Shopping, Coupon Cabin, CamelCamelCamel Here’s my page with Amazon Prime Day tips, tricks, and deals that I like. Sue wants a smartphone that’s good for her dad, who is nearly blind. Rich mentioned the blindshell. Google is making its Dark Web Monitoring service available to all for free. Start with the Results about you, and the dark web feature will come later this month. Rich had his first RCS text message conversation and says it will greatly improve messaging between iPhones and Androids. Clark from Lancaster is looking for tips on improving his WiFi. Rich mentioned ensuring the router is out in the open and not near any interfering electronics. Also, try a WiFi Analyzer app. Spectrum is raising prices on TV and internet. Willem Van de Mierop, co-founder of the Oko App, which helps the visually impaired safely cross streets. Apple and Google launch tool that lets you directly copy your Google Photos to iCloud. Google Maps now has a speedometer on the iOS app, five years after Android. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talked about the summer of foldable phones, with upcoming events from Samsung in Paris and an early event from Google in Mountain View. Amazon is holding a Prime Day on July 16-17, 2024. Rich talks to organizers and attendees at Vidcon 2024. Major music companies are suing AI music makers Suno and Udio. Jeri has an Epson printer and she refilled it and now it won’t print. Andrew in Huntington Beach needs to use speakerphone on his iPhone since the earpiece no longer works. Use the Call Routing Accessibility feature. TeamViewer was hacked, but it only affected their corporate IT department, not consumers. Chris Mattmann, talks about his new role as Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at UCLA. Xbox cloud gaming is coming to the Amazon Fire TV stick. Leeza in Hollywood wants to remove her son from her Microsoft family group. Mike in Austin has issues with his printers not connecting to his router. Ookla’s latest report reveals the carrier with the best 5G performance in the United States. Verizon unveils a new logo. Google is discontinuing its Stack PDF Scanner app. Alternatives are the Google Drive Scan shortcut or Adobe Scan for iOS and Android. Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian. Chargely is a useful EV charging and route planning app. Tire Rack evaluates nine tires to see which ones perform best for EVs. Bob Carpenter, President and CEO, GS1 US, talks about the 50th anniversary of the barcode. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about the challenges of technology and acting as tech support for friends and family members. Make a QR Code so visitors can connect your guest wifi network easily. See highlights of my NJ/NYC trip here on Instagram. Tony in Van Nuys wants to know what to look for in a VPN. Mentioned free VPN from Proton. Thomas in Carlsbad needs help with his mesh network. Rich appeared on a NYC billboard and you can too by downloading the TSX app. Nicole in Los Angeles wants to know if it’s better to repair the screen on her 2019 MacBook Pro or get a new one. myCharge is recalling 567,000 Power Hub portable chargers sold at Costco due to fire risk. AT&T is raising prices on older unlimited plans by at least $10 a month. Martin in Anza should he still use his iPhone 7 or get a new Nokia flip. You could also turn it into a security camera. Rich mentioned he still loves the Google Pixel 8a smartphone for just $500. Jamie in Torrance has a question about chargers that can handle multiple Apple devices at once. Ryan McLeod, creator of Apple Design Award-winning game Blackbox. Ron in Laguna Niguel has a question about scrubbing your personal information from the web. Google Results About You is an excellent free service. Delete Me has some good DIY opt-out guides. California rejects AT&T’s bid to end its landline obligations. Amazon is phasing out plastic air pillows in its deliveries. Lifehacker has a way to help you reach a real person at Amazon Customer Service quickly. If you have a car with electronic doors, get to know where the manual release is. Vinyl or Digital? Comment here. Derek Ting, co-founder and CEO of TextNow. Terry wants a free iPad app for drawing. Rich recommends Apple Pages, also check out Sketchbook, and ProCreate, although they might not be fully free. Justing recommended Photopea on desktop. Thanks to my brother Justin for joining me on the show. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich detailed new features coming soon to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence. Steve from Pittsburgh asked about eSIMs for international travel. Rich mentioned Airalo (use my code RICH5375 for $3 off), GigSky’s FREE 100 MB eSIM and Saily. Microsoft is delaying its AI Recall feature. Tony in Los Angeles is curious about the iPhone’s Live Voicemail. Sue in the Pacific Palisades is concerned Fall Detection on the Apple Watch isn’t working properly. Bret in Laamar, Colorado shares his Apple ID with his wife and now they get shared voicemails and call logs. Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Under APPS USING ICLOUD, tap Show All > Toggle Phone & FaceTime off Samsung Galaxy Watch FE launches June 24, 2024 for $199. An LTE version arrives in October. Rich detailed prominent changes are coming to Apple Watch, iPads, macOS computers, and Apple Vision Pro. TechCrunch listed the third-party apps that Apple is “sherlocking” with its own versions baked into operating systems. Alan in Santa Clarita is worried that a shared iCloud album is taking up too much storage space. Mike in Corona is concerned that software updates are changing the functionality of his apps. Journalists at Apple’s WWDC discuss the announcements that stand out most to them. Jerry in Rancho Santa Margarita is having issues with his iPhone 15 Pro Max. Dad Can’t Draw is a website that instantly creates custom coloring book pages for kids. Olivia in Huntington Beach needs to connect one mouse and keyboard to various computers and monitors. Rich mentioned a KVM Switch, Mouse Without Borders and ShareMouse. Hal in Simi Valley is having trouble preserving formatting when copying and pasting tables from a website. Jay in Lancaster has a Logitech M720 that can run multiple computers simultaneously. Matthew S. Smith, freelance tech journalist, discusses what to look for when buying a computer monitor. Here’s his buying guide. Yahoo Mail gets a modern makeover with AI-powered features. You can now renew your passport online. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich mentioned two helpful travel sites in his Newsletter: PointsYeah allows you to search across multiple points and rewards programs at once for flights and hotels, and Turbli allows you to check the turbulence forecast for your flight. Rich says the Nothing Ear buds are excellent. Rich talked about portable chargers for your smartphone. The more mAh, the more charges you’ll get (10,000 is a good bet); look for USB-C charging in AND out for faster charging. Anker and Belkin are good bets. Keith in Andover, Kansas wants to know which AI to use. Rich likes ChatGPT for general, overall chatbot activities, Gemini for access to real-time information and the web, Claude for excellent language and summarization skills, CoPilot for creativity and Perplexity AI for “book reports” on a topic. Roxton in Ventura is having issues with his Moto 5G. Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Netflix is ending support for second and third-generation Apple TVs on July 31, 2024. Jay from Woodland Hills has a Samsung S10 and wants to put an AirTag equivalent in his car and wants to know which one. You want a tag that works on Android’s Find My Device network. Rich says to look at Chipolo and Pebblebee but the shipping times are delayed. Sean in La Costa, CA wants to switch back to an Android after using an iPhone for a bit. Rich recommends iMazing, AltTunes and SMS Backup & Restore. Apple says it will support the iPhone 15 and later models for at least 5 years, but historically, they have done software updates for six years. Rich highly recommends the $500 Pixel 8a if you want a great smartphone with clean software and an excellent camera. Carol in Los Angeles is wondering how she should protect her credit and identity. Rich mentioned WalletHub and AnnualCreditReport.com and consider freezing credit reports. You can also request your Lexis Nexus profile. Drew Binsky, a travel YouTuber who has visited every country in the world, will discuss his new book called Just Go. He mentioned tech tools including Google Maps Offline Mode, Airalo for eSIMs, GetYourGuide and ToursByLocals. Mark in Winnekta is having issues with YouTube saying he’s using an ad blocker. Microsoft is listening to consumers and changing the way its upcoming AI feature called Recall works. It will now be opt-in instead of turned on by default, and you have to use Windows Hello to access it. Rich mentioned reading a hard-cover book for the first time in a long time. It’s Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. Adobe says it does not claim ownership over customer work, clarifying new terms of service that upset many users. Apple Watch now pairs directly with the Dexcom G7. Mahboud and Nicky Zabetian, creators of the Kini wireless motion sensor. Use code RADIO for a discount. Ebay will no longer accept American Express as of August 17, 2024. Max is raising prices, and Spotify is too. BBB warns that phishing scams are up and offers ways to spot them. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich discusses how Google’s new AI Overviews feature got out of control and how the company plans to improve it. Here’s the latest issue of Rich’s newsletter. Sign up using your email to get it in your inbox. Mark in Lomita asks about a dash cam under $200. Rich mentioned Nexar, Vantrue & VAVA. The FBI helped to take down a major international botnet. Here’s how to check if your computer had malicious VPN software installed. John in Fallbrook has an Arlo Pro camera that won’t connect to his WiFi. Terysa in Harrisburg, PA asks how password managers work. Fran in Studio City has questions about a new TV. Google has unveiled a smartwatch for kids called the Fitbit ACE LTE. The one thing to know is that the smartwatch is cellular connected but not assigned a traditional phone number. All calls and messaging are handled through the Fitbit app. Amazon partners with Grubhub to give Prime members free Grubhub+ indefinitely, and you can now place orders through the Amazon app. Dan in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA needs to change his passwords. Rich recommends using the Google Password Manager on Chrome and iPhone. JP Schmetz, CEO of Ghostery, digital privacy expert and advocate, will discuss tools, browsers, AI privacy, and legislation like the American Privacy Rights Act. “Granny” wants to know the best antivirus software for her Windows computer. Android devices are being enrolled in Google’s new Find My Device network. Here’s the opt-out page. Ed in Las Vegas wants to know if there’s a difference between Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited. Anil Sabharwal of Google Fitbit will discuss the company’s new connected smartwatch for kids, the FitBit Ace LTE. You can now find games to play on YouTube. Philo now offers a free level of its streaming service with 70+ ad-supported channels; no credit card is required. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talked about going to Seattle for two Microsoft events. One focused on their new CoPilot+ PCs and the other was the Microsoft Build developer conference. Rich talked about the new Recall feature on Windows computers that remembers everything on your screen. Bill in Julian wants a printer that he can print with from his phone but has no WiFi. Rich suggests looking for a printer with WiFi Direct capabilities. Bill mentioned he has a car with a record player! Rick in Pasadena isn’t happy about the T-Mobile price hike, especially since he’s on a plan with a price lock guarantee. Ben Bajarin, CEO and Principal Analyst at Creative Strategies, to talk about Microsoft CoPilot+ PCs and the Microsoft Build conference. Michelle in Long Beach is getting an error on her iPhone even when she tries to buy a free app. Want a Samsung SmartTag2 Bluetooth tracker for $1 instead of the $30 it usually costs? Matt Swider of The Shortcut has the deal. Google is having issues with its new AI Overviews feature. Tim in San Francisco is looking for guidance on developing his mobile app idea. Rich is super impressed with Google Photo’s Unblur feature, which is available on Pixel 7 and up and rolling out to other devices now. John in San Clemente wants to know how to take a photo of a menu in Europe and have his phone translate it. Rich recommends Apple’s Translate app, Google Translate and even ChatGPT! Don’t fall for Scareware! Here’s what to do if you see a pop-up that says your smartphone is infected with viruses. Tim Stevens, freelance automotive journalist, to talk about his recent article about EV Myths. Debbie in Fallbrook, CA can’t get clear images texted to her phone anymore. Southwest Airlines prices are now displayed on Google Flights. Hal in Florida asks how to learn to use AI like ChatGPT. Sharon in Lake Stevens, Washington, doesn’t want to pay for cloud storage. Rich recommends Amazon Photos if you have Prime and Sandisk USB drives. Gina in Riverside wants to share thoughts on the wild wild west of the Internet. Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI’s “Sky” voice sounded too much like her. Nomi AI CEO Alex Cardinell will talk about AI companions and the growth of AI chatbots as friends (and lovers) Microsoft is teaming up with Khan Academy to give teachers a helpful free AI tool called Khanmigo. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about the AI war between ChatGPT and Google. Manny in Covina wants to know how much an old computer textbook is worth. Netflix signed a three-year deal with the NFL; they’ll start by showing two games on Christmas Day 2024. Mark in San Diego is getting rid of DSL and wants to know if Internet Air is reliable. Rich says to compare what’s available in his area using SpeedTest’s ISP tool. Also, check to see what the AT&T internet speed is on your smartphone using Fast.com or an app called Meteor. Twitter has completed its rebranding to X.com, and now all URLs point to X. Microsoft’s Free PC Manager makes it easy to free up storage space, clear cache and find duplicate files. Kathy in Orange County can’t find the voice input on her keyboard ever since she updated her Samsung phone. Kate wants to know about traveling to the UK. The best apps for taxi rides, walking tours and a guided Beatles tour. Rich recommends checking out Mindtrip.AI and GuideGeek.AI for the answers. Google is also launching an AI trip planner soon. Samsung, Google and Apple all have new accessibility features. Angie in Los Angeles is looking for a simple phone for an 80-year-old family member. Rich mentioned looking at dumbwireless for ideas, blindshell phones and Samsung’s Easy Mode. Wen in Yorba Linda wants to know if they should use an iPad Air, iPad or MacBook Air M1 for general web browsing. Rick in Torrance wants to know if the Pixel Watch 2 is suitable for heart rate monitoring. C. Scott Brown, Senior Editor at Android Authority, will discuss Google IO 2024. Hugo shared an update about the Sonos app redesign. Linda in Burbank says her landline is vital. California might not approve AT&T’s application to end its Carrier of Last Resort designation. Rich mentioned a handy website with working promo codes called SimplyCodes. Rich discussed various tools to help you “listen” to articles on your phone including the free ElevenLabs Reader app, plus Pocket, Speechify, Google Reading Mode for Android and Safari’s Listen to Page. You can also ask Siri to “read this” while on an article. John in Utica, NY was wondering how to see when a file was created vs modified. Jenny Blackburn, VP of UX for Gemini Experiences and Google Assistant, explains how to use Google Gemini AI assistant. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich remembers his colleague Sam Rubin. Apple unveiled new iPads at an event called Let Loose. We saw new iPad Air and Pro models, a new Apple Pencil Pro, and updated Final Cut and Logic Pro apps. Jeff, in Fort Worth, Texas, is trying to connect LED lights that use 2.4 GHz to his Google Nest Wifi. Chris Sheldrick, creator of the app What3words, will explain how to use it to tell someone your exact location using simple words. Samsung is rolling out Galaxy AI features to more devices, including the S22 Series, the Z Flip 4, the Z Fold4, and Tab S8. John in Lake Forest and his Mom is addicted to home shopping channels. Is there is a way to restrict them. Rich says to check parental controls on the device. Serphane in Studio City wants a TV with dedicated bright and dim buttons. Rich says a universal remote might do the trick to quickly change the settings. Marcel in Brooklyn wants to know how to lock down his social media accounts like Instagram. Rich recommends being aware of scam messages trying to hijack your password and turning on two-factor authentication using an app. Craig in Iowa wants to know how to find the AI features on his Samsung S24 phone. Brad in West Los Angeles wants to know how to connect the iPhone 15 in Europe. WSJ says T-Mobile and Verizon are in talks to split up U.S. Cellular towers and spectrum. Eli Blumenthal of CNET joined to explain how your cell phone carrier tracks you and how to change that. Rich in Colorado Springs wants to know when to use a VPN. Linda in Burbank wants to know what will happen to the MVNO carriers when there are just three big networks in the United States. Rich talked about Moms and technology, 47% own a smartwatch, 43% listen to a podcast weekly and spend an average of 4 hours and 4 minutes online daily. Textnow has an interesting new plan called Free Essential Data, which gives you free access to text, talk, and essential data for email, maps, and rideshare apps. Google unveils the Pixel 8a for $500 and it gets seven years of software updates. Olga wants to know how to get her phone un-hacked. Rich mentioned Recovery Mode. Gary in Laguna Nigel has an Amazfit watch and wants to know if he can use it without his phone nearby. Allconnect has a great article about 5G Home Internet explained! Michael Motamedi will talk about how he traveled the world for a year using AI from GuideGeek. Disney, Hulu and Max will have a bundle soon. Apple releases a security update for iTunes on Windows. Don’t fall for the Stolen iPhone Activation Lock Scam. Richard in Hilton, NY recommended the New bee earpiece. He said he paid $10 and it sounds great. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich opens the mailbag to answer listener questions. Victor asked if Apple will introduce a new iPad Pro this year. Rich says Apple’s Let Loose event on May 7 is expected to unveil new models. Tish asks if she should use AT&T Internet Air or Spectrum Fiber at 1 gigabit speed. Michael, who is in Kentucky, asks how to hide his real phone number when signing up for services. Rich mentioned Cloaked, Burner App, T-Mobile DIGITS, Verizon’s Second Number and Google Voice. Sue asked why she and her significant other’s iPhone accounts seemed intertwined. Rich says to set up separate Apple IDs but link them up using Apple Family Sharing. Bonnie in Santa Barbara wonders if she should switch from faster to slower internet to save money. Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, and Jay Carney, who leads public policy, will talk about their new icons offering and more. Sara in Ventura has mistakenly locked up her phone and can’t access her two-factor authentication codes. T-Mobile now owns Mint Mobile. Roku devices will soon have home screen ads. Kathy in Laguna Niguel wants to know if she should pay to replace the modem on her solar system or connect it using a wired connection. Sam’s Club is replacing receipt checkers at the exit doors with AI and computer vision to do the job automatically. Jack Winston, founder of BePresent, discusses how the app can help users use their smartphones less. John says he’s running out of space on his hard drive and wants to know how to free up storage. Rich mentioned BleachBit and WinDirStat. You could also change the default storage location for documents. LinkedIn now has three new games: Crossclimb, Pinpoint and Queens. Brad in Key West says he lost photos on his iPhone during a recent software update. Rich mentioned checking the Recently Deleted album in the Photos App and backing up photos to a third-party service like Amazon Photos, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Photos. UnitedHealthcare says 1/3 of Americans might be involved in their data breach. Anthropic releases Claude AI as a free app for iOS. John in Bakersfield had online banking fraud and needs help. John Faulkner of Clean Fleet Report will join to give a review of the all-electric Acura ZDX. Mindtrip.AI is a new way to use AI to plan travel. The popular Arc web browser is now available on Windows. Shaka Guide is an app that turns your smartphone into a GPS audio guide for places around Hawaii, national parks and scenic drives. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talked about his experience using high-speed Starlink internet on Hawaiian Airlines. Perry in Glendale needs help with his Outlook. Rich says to check the Spectrum settings here. Ryan Ozawa, Native Hawaiian tech journalist and publisher of the Hawaii Bulletin, will talk about the startup scene in Hawaii. Some Apple users were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts, forcing them to reset their passwords to get back in. Rosemary in Fontana has an issue with her Fire TV stick remote. President Biden signed a law that forces TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban. Jose in Santa Clara wants to know if he should update his router firmware. The rumor mill says Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be held in Paris on July 10, 2024. JR Raphael, tech writer and author of the Android Intelligence newsletter. JR recommended the BuzzKill app for managing Android notifications. Apple’s next event is set for May 7. The invitation says Let Loose, and it’s expected to focus on new iPads. Verizon is hiking the price of smartwatch plans by $5 a month starting June 3, 2024. Rick in San Diego is curious about the security of the permissions apps ask for on your phone. Diana in Covina asks about password manager recommendations. Rich mentioned iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, Bitwarden, Dashlane and 1Password. The YouTube App is taking over Apple’s TV’s default slideshow; here’s how to fix that. Have you seen the keyboard memes going around on Twitter? Troy Hunt, creator of haveibeenpwned.com, will discuss what to do when your personal information is exposed in a data breach. Rabbit R1 reviews are in and they’re slightly better than the Humane AI Pin. BBB says to be aware of a new text message scam that asks you to pay for a toll road. The FTC is sending Ring settlement payments to people via PayPal. LocalSend is an easy way to exchange files over your network and supports various platforms. SnapDrop is a web-based alternative. Noel in Escondido mentioned some of his favorite flight apps, including FlightRadar24, RadarBox, FlightAware, globe.adsbexchange.com and Flighty. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich discusses the current state of self-driving and autonomous cars. Rick in Manhattan Beach wants a way to get music onto his iPod Shuffle. Rich recommended WALTR Pro. On Windows, try CopyTrans Manager. China has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store. Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor and author Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. Angie in Los Angeles has a laptop with a virus and wants to bring it to a store for help. Rich recommends uBreakiFix or search Yelp for “computer repair.” Samsung overtook Apple for the top spot in smartphone sales in Q1 2024. Airchat is the hot new social media network. Think Twitter but with voice messages that are transcribed so you can see and hear what people say. Adam in Orlando is curious about searching for his personal information on the Dark Web. Resources mentioned: Google One Dark Web report, Google Results About You, Keeper Security Dark Web Scan, Aura Dark Web Scan (great results) and haveibeenpwned.com (try this first!) Rich also mentioned DuckDuckGo email protection and cloaked email addresses. Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers. Gus in Moreno Valley, CA says Google Chrome disappeared from his computer. Rich says to make sure your Sync is turned on and you can always reinstall to recover your bookmarks, extensions and settings. Dan O’Dowd of The Dawn Project explains why Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software isn’t ready for the streets. William in Chino says his church livestream buffers when Netflix and YouTube work fine. Bill in Santa Monica shares a story about MobileX and Walmart. Edward in Tampa wants to know if he should buy a new iPhone SE now or wait for the new one. Rich recommends checking the MacRumors Buyers Guide. Meta AI launches in a big way in the search bar in Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Rich recommends trying out the instant AI image generator called Imagine. Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI features to older devices, including the S22 series, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Tab S8. The update will roll out in early May. Rick in Thousand Oaks wants to know how to tell which carrier signal is best at a certain address. Rich mentioned the OpenSignal App, CellMapper, CoverageMap.com and RootMetrics. Logitech is launching a mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button. Rosie Okumura, voice actor and content creator, will talk about her viral videos that prank scam callers to waste their time and offer tips on how to stay safe. Amazon is reportedly ditching its Just Walk Out technology for its own stores but will still license the technology to third-party retailers. Google is discontinuing its Google One VPN for everyone except Pixel users. Charter has new streaming TV packages you can bundle with high-speed internet plans from them. Brother sweeps Wirecutter’s new reviews of portable document scanners. Nothing’s new earbuds are actually pretty great and affordable. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich discusses how we are automating jobs out of existence and the secret to keeping yours. Chuck, in Pasadena, visited a robot that made a burger chain called Cali Express. Here’s my original video on Flippy, the burger-flipping robot. The Roku hack is worse than expected. The company says it has affected more than 500,000 accounts. Dave Malkoff, a CBS News reporter, talks about reporting on the Total Eclipse. He recommended two apps, FlightRadar24 and RadarScope, for live weather radars. Udio is a new AI songmaker that’s getting a lot of buzz. Michelle, in Encinitas, CA, wants to know how her ex-husband was able to take over her email account. If you have an LG TV, you should check for a firmware update to patch a security vulnerability. Jerry in Pennsylvania wants to know why he can log into his account on one machine but not another. Virginia in Utica, NY, wants to know if she should still use AOL email or switch to Gmail. Rich mentioned a Gmail hack, a website called 10 Minute Mail for temporary email addresses, and JustDeleteMe.xyz for instructions on deleting old accounts. Meta is introducing new tools to combat sextortion by blurring out nude images in DM’s by default on teen accounts. John in Rosemead is looking for a great business card scanning app. Rich says he hasn’t found a good one yet. Popular options are Covve, CardHQ and Evernote. Rich’s recommendation: use the OCR function built into the photo app on iOS and Android and copy and paste the info into your contacts. Belkin CEO Steven Malony on innovation, careers, and sustainability in the tech space. Plus, Alisa Sommer O'Hara of Google discusses following your curiosity for a tech job. Christina in Long Beach wants to save a voicemail. Visual Voicemail allows you to export the audio file on iOS and Android. Sam in Sherman Oaks wants to know which antenna to get for over-the-air channels. Rich recommends checking out the website AntennasDirect.com. Ben has a 10-year-old MacBook and wants to replace it. Carlos in Downey wants a way to sync his iPhone photos to his computer. Rich recommends Image Capture. Terry in Seal Beach is curious about using an eSIM on his Google Pixel for international calls and texts. MobileX founder and CEO Peter Adderton discusses how the company is disrupting the wireless carrier space with AI. Voicenotes.com is a new way to take voice notes and search for the info in them later. Google is making its AI Magic editing tools free. Tesla cut the price of its self-driving subscription in half. Google’s Find My Devices network has launched. AirTag-style trackers hit the market in May. Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv RichOnTech.tv/wiki Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Episode Summary: In this episode, Rich DeMuro shares a variety of useful websites, apps, and tech tips to make life easier and more secure. He discusses the importance of online privacy and security, offers advice on smartphone insurance, and explores the challenges and benefits of transitioning to a "dumb phone." The show also features an interview with a digital minimalist who shares insights on reducing screen time and finding balance in a technology-driven world. Topics Discussed: - Rich shares several handy websites and apps, such as a Google image generator, a disposable email service, and tools for parsing information from images or text to create calendar events. - Online privacy and security are crucial, and everyone should take steps to protect themselves, including using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, keeping software up-to-date, and being cautious of phishing attempts. - When considering smartphone insurance, it's important to weigh the costs and benefits carefully and consider self-insuring by setting aside the monthly premium in a savings account. - Streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu are starting to crack down on account sharing, and users can expect new features to allow account sharers to start their own subscriptions or add individuals for an additional fee. - Transitioning to a "dumb phone" can be challenging but rewarding, leading to improved personal relationships, work productivity, and a more balanced lifestyle. Resources and Links Mentioned: - Google Image Generator: google.com/search/images - 10 Minute Mail: 10minutemail.com - Agenda Hero Magic: agendahero.com/magic - The Points Guy Awards vs. Cash Calculator: thepointsguy.com/calculator - BG Eraser: bgeraser.com - Clean Text: cleantext.org - Who Brings: whobrings.com - Just Delete Me: justdeleteme.xyz - Redact.Photo: redact.photo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Topics covered: 1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004. 2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers exposed. 3. Instagram is now limiting political content by default ahead of elections, but users can change this in their settings. 4. Google Maps has added new features for summer travel, including recommendation lists from top websites and its own restaurant lists for trending places, top community favorites, and hidden gems. 5. Amazon Pharmacy offers convenient medication delivery, with same-day delivery expanding to more cities and the use of AI to streamline prescription processing and manage medication supply. 6. To photograph the upcoming solar eclipse with a smartphone, use a solar filter, take advantage of burst mode and the ability to shoot video and photos simultaneously, and focus on documenting the scene and people's reactions. Resources and Links Mentioned: - HaveIBeenPwned.com to check if your information has been involved in data breaches - AT&T.com/accountsafety for information on the AT&T data breach - Eclipsetracks.org for an interactive solar eclipse website - The Eclipse app at https://theeclipse.company/app for finding places to experience the eclipse and a countdown to totality - PhotowalksTV.com and YouTube.com/PhotowalksTV for Jefferson Graham's smartphone photography tips See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich explains the antitrust case against Apple. Tammi asks why Meta’s Messenger is asking her to set up a 6-digit PIN. Rich attends the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference to learn about assistive technologies for the disability community. InnoCaption. Caption Call. Vibio. PlayStation Access Controller. Monarch. OKO App. Diana in Torrance wants remote desktop software to access her MacBook Pro remotely. Rich says to check out TeamViewer for free or GoToMyPC for paid. RustDesk is an open-source alternative. Bruce in Los Angeles is looking for a USB drive that’s over 5 TB. Rich believes this is above most consumer drives, but some expensive professional drives might offer this. Sara in Ventura says Google Play isn’t working. Rich says to restart your phone, then force close the app and if that doesn’t work you can clear the data and cache for Google Play. Frank in Ontario is trying to connect his MacBook to multiple screens. This guide will help you find the right combination of connection port, display, and cables. YouTube has new rules for disclosing AI in videos. David in Los Angeles is having issues with Apple Maps getting directions when he doesn’t have a good connection. Rich recommends downloading the offline maps for his area. You can do the same on Google Maps by searching “ok maps.” Jason Rhodes, a senior research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will explain what you need to know about the Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. Mentioned: The Planetary Society. Don’t forget to get your eclipse glasses! Seraphine in Studio City can’t hear her laptop computer speakers very well. Rich recommends a pair of external plug-in speakers or an app called Boom 2. Did you know you can hum, sing, or talk lyrics into Google, and it will tell you what the song is? Andrew in Ventura asks why it’s hard to find iTunes purchase history. Rich says to go to reportaproblem.apple.com or create an email search filter for from:(no_reply@email.apple.com) Rich mentioned lesser-known travel sites that can help you with your next trip. Gary wants to know the best way to dispose of an old laptop. Rich mentioned Laptop Elf Project in the LA area, Staples and Best Buy, and mail-in recycling boxes and Gizmogo. Ethical hackers have figured out a way to unlock millions of hotel rooms. TripIt Pro adds Risk Alerts to help travelers anticipate unique disruptions, such as technology outages, political unrest, and labor actions. One of the most popular retro tech products is the point-and-shoot camera, Nikon Coolpix. Guests: Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, which builds products to save people time and money. 64 - March 23, 2024 Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv RichOnTech.tv/wiki See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

63 - March 16, 2024 Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv Sign up for the Rich on Tech Newsletter! Rich talked about how much data our phones collect on us and how you can check to see which apps access what and revoke these permissions! Shelly in Seal Beach wants a new laptop to replace her iMac. A new website called Speedtest Performance from OOKLA helps you find the fastest internet service provider near you based on real-life speed tests. Dr. Scott J. White, associate professor and director of The George Washington University’s Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy, will explain TikTok's security concerns. Adam in Los Angeles is curious about the difference between a tower PC and a smaller desktop PC. Roku had a data breach affecting 15,000 users. Wayne in Yorba Linda is wondering about transferring data to a thumb drive to free up space. Robert in Roseville, Michigan wants to know if you download TikTok does it infect your phone with spyware? Here’s info on how to delete your account or download the data TikTok has on you. Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times, will explain how our cars spy on us. Airbnb bans indoor security cameras. Walmart is selling a MacBook Air for $699. Mike in Royal Oak, Michigan needs help freeing up space on an old Samsung phone. Rich says to check in Settings > Device Care > Storage and also use the Google Files app to clean up storage. Tom in Eau Clair Wisconsin has an old Android phone that he can’t remember the lock pattern for. It contains thousands of dollars of crypto. You might be able to use Google credentials to unlock it. Rich also mentioned Graykey. Gary in Irvine has a lot of email attachments he wants to download. Rich says to check out a helper app to help extract attachments. Dwight Silverman, freelance tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle, will explain what we need to know about WiFi 7. Google Chrome is introducing real-time protection for links you click in the web browser. They say it will cut down on phishing attempts by 25%. Keurig has new compostable K-Cups called K-Rounds. Pew Research Center surveyed Teens and Parents and Screen Time. The major takeaway: we love our phones but we spend too much time on them, we argue about them but in the end, we all like what they can do. Google I/O will be held on May 14 and 15, 2024. Expect new AI tools, a cheaper Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold 2 and maybe a new Pixel tablet. Apple Sports app got its first update and it now supports MLB and NCAA March Madness. Watch out for investment schemes advertised on social media featuring billionaire investors. It could be a pump-and-dump scam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro. Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S. Janice in Redondo Beach hates the update on the Apple Watch and wants to know if she can go back. It’s not easy, but Rich recommends checking out the very thorough User Guide Apple publishes for its products. Open the Books app and search product + user guide and look for the guides published by Apple. Jose Briones is a “digital minimalist” and runs a website called dumbphonefinder.org. Resources mentioned: Unpluq and Brick App. Rod in Los Angeles wants to know the value of updating software and registries. Mark in Lake Elsinore needs a new cell phone and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. Rich says to check out the OnePlus Nord line and the Pixel 7a. Meta blamed their two hour outage on a technical issue. Instagram is upgrading messaging with the ability to edit messages, pin chats to the top of the list and turn off read receipts. Jenny in San Diego wants to know how to stay connected overseas and is HippocketWiFi a good idea. Rich also mentioned Airalo for eSIMs and Solis Hotspot, but you have to buy it. Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Samsung S24 has satellite emergency help. It doesn’t, but Rich recommends going into Settings, then Safety and Emergency, and setting up all the emergency features there. OldNews.com lets you search through millions of old newspapers for events, names and more. Janko Roettgers, author of the Lowpass newsletter, which talks about the future of entertainment and why you should download VLC. Richard in Lancaster has a Windows 7 computer and wants security software. Rich says Avast still supports Windows 7 but you need to be aware of the security implications. Rob is going from a Samsung to an iPhone and wants to transfer his data. Rich says the official Move to iOS app will do the basic job, but Dr. Fone and AnyTrans will give you more control over the process. iOS 17.4 now has more emoji and podcast transcripts, and you can see more battery information for the iPhone 15 models. Cathy in Denver wants to know if she should still update her laptop from Windows 7 to Windows 11. It might install, but it might not run smoothly. Here’s the Windows Checker to see. MacPaw launches the CleanMyPhone App for iPhone to declutter photos. If you pay for Spectrum TV Select Plus, you can get ESPN+ streaming for free, as well as Disney+. FCC warns that the Affordable Connectivity Program funding is running out at the end of April. Shamika asks about the best way to transcribe meeting notes. Rich recommends the built-in Recorder app on Samsung and Pixels, or you can use MacWhisper, Buzz for Windows, or the built-in transcription tool in Office. Rich also mentioned Otter.AI and Descript. Interviews from Rivian’s R2 launch include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Head Designer Jeff Hammoud, YouTuber and customer Jon Rettinger and journalist Abigail Bassett Apple unveiled new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops with the powerful M3 chip. Dreamscape Immersive is shutting down at Century City Mall. 62 - March 9, 2024 Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv RichOnTech.tv/wiki See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

Rich talks about how he books his travel, including his tips and tricks for finding the cheapest flights and best hotels. Benjamin in Pacific Palisades wants to know if he should upgrade his DSL connection to fiber. Netflix is no longer allowing existing customers to pay through Apple, they will need to provide a credit or debit card directly through the Netflix website. Kate Kozuch, managing editor at Tom’s Guide, joined to talk all things Mobile World Congress. John in Carlsbad wants to know how to get Pandora without ads. Jamie in North Hollywood wants to know how to open his camera by tapping the back of his iPhone. It’s an accessibility feature called Back Tap. Turn it on by going into Settings > Accessibility > Touch, and tap Back Tap. You can actually set a double to triple tap to do all kinds of things! Samsung has this feature, too. On Pixel, it’s called Quick Tap. There’s a privacy warning going around about the Journal app on iPhone sharing your full name and geo-location with strangers. It’s bogus. Here’s the explanation. Rich reviews the OnePlus Watch 2. Steve emails and says he’s getting a notification to update my Google Chrome Browser from a company called Hot Cleaner and is wondering if it’s legit. Rich says it seems like a malicious extension. Check and delete them. Andrew in Moorpark wants to know why smartwatches call their on-screen widgets complications. Jerry near New Jersey wants to know how to find the direct URL for a radio station. Leo Roberts, of The Laptop Elf Project, will discuss how to make an old computer new again with Chrome OS Flex. Robert asks how to reinstall his macOS operating system. Rich mentioned a clean install, Disk Drill, Disk Utility and there’s a helpful tool called Mist submitted by listener Michael. Google Maps gets glanceable directions. Consumer Reports warns about major security flaws in cheap video doorbell cameras. HP launched a new all-in-one printer subscription plan. Ford EVs can now access Tesla’s supercharging network and they’re giving owners a free adapter until June 30. Uber Teen Rides is now available in all 50 states, including California. Debra wants to know how to correct her Google Maps address listing. Tim is getting conflicting info about using WiFi calling overseas. Richard Schneider, president and founder of Antennas Direct, talks about the latest trends in cord-cutting. Apple is cancelling it’s electric car project it never officially announced. Eufy has a new LTE cellular camera that doesn’t need Wi-Fi or power outlets. Joe emailed with some more ways to capture a radio stream. He says he uses a Windows application called Streamwriter to listen and to capture the URL he uses the Bulk Media Downloader extension on Chrome. 61 - March 2, 2024 Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast. Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Links may be affiliate. RichOnTech.tv RichOnTech.tv/wiki See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe